Tea Talk

How you store your tea is actually quite important. Proper tea storage will allow you to keep your tea fresher longer, something we all want. Here are a few ideas for you. I actually call them my rules because I think they're that important. Tea rule #1: Everything that touches your tea needs to be clean and dry. Moisture is not your tea's friend until you brew your tea. Tea leaves absorb moisture from the air. So, you want to keep water and moisture away from your leaves until you are ready to steep your tea. A common mistake people...

I get many questions about Matcha. What is Matcha? How does it taste? How do you make it? I can tell you that I've tasted a LOT of Matcha over the years, and they are not all equal. So, if you say you've tasted Matcha and don't like it, I'd still encourage you to try my Matcha. I carry Organic Everyday Matcha, which is used more for cooking and baking (culinary) than drinking. I also carry Organic Ceremonial Matcha, which is specifically designed for drinking. What's the difference, you might ask? It's the taste. Ceremonial Matcha is much sweeter than...

Blueberries and summer just go together, at least in my world. And since my world has lots of tea in it, I’ve incorporated blueberries into some of my teas. My favorites are Organic Wild Blueberry White tea, Pomegranate & Blueberry Green tea, Blueberry Cinnamon Cobbler Rooibos, and Decaf Blueberry Mango Medley Black tea. Organic Wild Blueberry White tea has a delicious, authentic blueberry flavor. The white tea base is soft and subtle, allowing the blueberry flavor to shine. I love to make this tea as a cold brew and pour it over ice. It’s incredibly refreshing! Pomegranate & Blueberry Green...

Here's a question: How many of you have tried hibiscus tea? Hibiscus tea is considered an herbal tea because it is made from the dried flowers of the hibiscus plant, which are native to Africa and subtropical climates. Hibiscus tea has a refreshing flavor that is both tart and slightly sweet. It reminds me of cranberry juice, the kind with no sugar added. When brewed, hibiscus tea has a beautiful ruby color. It is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants and has several potential health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, and aiding in weight...

With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time for a Garden Tea Party. An outdoor tea party with good friends is a fantastic way to celebrate the beautiful summer season. We will brew some excellent iced teas and a pot or two of hot tea for a few ladies who prefer their teas hot. And then there are scones and lemon curd, savory tea sandwiches and sweets, bite-size desserts and treats, and several other goodies. It's a time to enjoy each other's company, laugh, and celebrate friendship. I love playing with fun table decorations like a pretty tablecloth and...